Ancestry has begun rolling out a redesigned ThruLines experience, and in this video I’ll show you what’s new, how it works, and why I think it’s a major improvement for DNA research. We’ll explore the new ancestor and descendant views, compare the new layout with the classic version, and look at how Ancestry is helping […]
Think you know everything about Find a Grave? Think again! In this video, I’ll show you several free Find a Grave tips and tricks that can make your genealogy research...
This episode, produced earlier this year, is full of key strategies that can be used to build a successful family history. Do you know the Big Four record groups you...
How many records are enough to prove your family history? One of the most misunderstood concepts in genealogy is Reasonably Exhaustive Research—the first standard of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)....
Use Revolutionary War records to verify disputed service history. Follow along as I research a soldier at the NC State Archives. Genealogy research often hits a wall when service records...
Ashley and I walk through how I use DNA matches to work out where an unknown match fits in a family tree. We map Ashley’s case in Lucidchart, keep generations...
If you have North Carolina ancestors, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. While attending the National Genealogical Society Conference, I sat down with David McCorkle, President of...
